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Medical devices using acoustic myography

Acoustic myography (AMG) measures the low-frequency mechanical pressure waves (sounds or infrasound, typically in the range of roughly a few Hz to a few hundred Hz) produced by contracting skeletal muscle fibers. This differs from electromyography (EMG), which records electrical activity from nerves and muscles. AMG captures the mechanical side of muscle function—fiber recruitment, coordination, and efficiency—often during actual movement […]
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How AMG + SOFI Can Help NASA & SpaceX Mitigate Space Radiation (SR) Risks

How AMG + SOFI Can Help NASA & SpaceX Mitigate Space Radiation (SR) Risks Space radiation doesn’t just damage DNA — it also impairs neuromuscular function, motor control, fatigue resistance, and functional capability. These effects are subtle, cumulative, and often undetectable with current tools. AMG + SOFI give NASA & SpaceX a real-time, field-deployable way to detect radiation‑induced neuromuscular decline […]
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Integrating AMG + SOFI Into NASA’s Autonomous Medical System for Artemis Base Camp

Integrating AMG + SOFI Into NASA’s Autonomous Medical System for Artemis Base Camp Mission Context: Why Autonomous Medical Care Is Mandatory on the Moon NASA’s Moon Base program requires high medical autonomy because: No resident physician Communication delays with Earth Limited medical equipment High EVA workload and injury risk Radiation exposure (GCR + SPEs) Long-duration partial gravity habitation Emergency response […]
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How can acoustic myography and SOFI help NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP)

How can acoustic myography and SOFI help NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) help identify research opportunities that will advance human health and performance during sustained human exploration on the Moon. As NASA transitions from short-duration lunar missions to the development of a future Moon Base, new opportunities will emerge to better understand how living and working in partial gravity affects […]
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How AMG + SOFi Could Help SpaceX

Acoustic myography (AMG) and the SOFi system could give SpaceX something they currently don’t have: a real‑time, motion‑based, non‑electrical way to monitor astronaut muscle function, fatigue, coordination, and hydration during missions — including long‑duration microgravity operations. Below is a structured, evidence‑grounded breakdown of how this works and why it matters for SpaceX. How AMG + SOFi Could Help SpaceX Microgravity […]